Mental Capacity Act And Deprivation of Liberty Safegaurds Combined

Overview

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2007 and was designed to strengthen the protection of vulnerable adults. This care training course provides those working within the Care Sector knowledge so they can ensure compliance whilst carrying out their job role, to ensure the best interests of those that they care for who may or may not be able to consent. This course also provides background to the MCA and its relationship to DOLS and how those working within the Care Sector can ensure compliance whilst carrying out their job role, to ensure the best interests of those that they care for who may or may not be able to consent.

Objectives

At the end of the lesson delegate will be able to understand:

• What is the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009
• What is Mental Capacity & Capacity Definition
• The 5 Core Principles
• When to Assess, Testing Capacity, Best Interests
• Staff Liability & Recording Practice
• Restraint Limitations
• Advance Decisions
• Raising Concerns & Complaints

Course Structure

• Introduction
• What is the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009
• What is Mental Capacity?
• Capacity Definition
• The 5 Core Principles
• When to Assess
• Testing Capacity
• Best Interests
• Staff Liability
• Recording Practice
• Restraint
• Advance Decisions
• Raising Concerns & Complaints
• Summary

Assessment:

During this course each delegate will be taken through all the information and be asked to participate in activities to test understanding. There is also a quiz to complete.